Cock & Swan

(
Dandelion Gold /
Seattle, US )
Live

Performing

Bio

Much like their namesake, Cock & Swan is a mixture of intrigue and beauty, complexity and grace. The collaborative work of Seattle musicians Johnny Goss and Ola Hungerford, the duo’s intoxicating and darkly-lit take on experimental vocal-laced pop is both dreamy and intricate, possessing a sound that demands repeat listens to discover all the hidden details.

Now a decade into their partnership, Johnny and Ola started making music together in 2003 on a Tascam 4-track in Bothell, Washington. A recent move to West Seattle promises grander musical endeavours for the duo, yet the Cock & Swan sound remains firmly rooted in a hazy, enveloping aesthetic propelled by analog synthesizers, unplanned samples, muted drums, and faded colors.